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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Doncaster to Wakefield
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Wakefield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (22m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Wakefield
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains to go to Wakefield by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains.
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